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Hank Scorpio
The new Christmas cactus, 2 Oct 2026

Hank Scorpio

Schlumbergera truncata (cultivar tbc)

A Christmas cactus brought home by Kirsty alongside ForkHandles.

Common name
Christmas cactus
Section
Houseplants
Spot
Indoors
Soil
Cactus mix (still the nursery's)
Options
Potential

A flowering houseplant for a raised or hanging pot, allowing the arching stems and seasonal flowers to be seen.

From
Discount find bought by Kirsty, Oct 2026
Age
About 2 years (best guess)
Next repot
tbc
Edible
❌ Not for eating, though harmless to cats.
Hardy
❌ Keep frost-free
Garden-centre price
about £11 (estimate; £9–£12 range)

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Mega Drive moment Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (Saturn, 1996)

Only comes out at Christmas.

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